How far is Flagg, IL from Niles, IL?

The driving distance from Flagg, IL to Niles, IL is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.47 mi
01h 34m
Flight
69.28 mi
111.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.28 mi
Kilometers
111.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.47 mi
Kilometers
140.77 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM CDT
Return by in Flagg
Thu, Oct 15, 5:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flagg
2026-10-15T14:16
Arrive Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flagg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sugar Grove
IL

City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America

From Flagg
42.8 mi
00h 47m
To Niles
44.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flagg and Niles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flagg and Niles.

  1. 1

    Start on East Titus Road

    19 m · 5 sec · East Titus Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Grange Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South Grange Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 8th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    81 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2198 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford

    3128 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue

    635 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue

    2694 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · East Touhy Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue

    2643 ft · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    1019 ft · 24 sec · West Howard Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flagg and Niles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
63.1 mi · 72%
Tri-State Tollway
9.94 mi · 11%
Lincoln Avenue
3.97 mi · 5%
East Touhy Avenue
2.99 mi · 3%
South Grange Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Touhy Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

58.3 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Grove
00h 47m from Flagg
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Flagg and Rain Showers near Niles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flagg to Niles?

The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Flagg and 44.7 miles from Niles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Flagg and Rain Showers near Niles.

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sugar Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Grove.

RAIL

Plano

14 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

40 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

48 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flagg and Niles. Straight-line distance: 69.28 mi (111.49 km).

Flagg

#1 Flagg

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population12,745
Coordinates41.8958600, -89.1409300
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Niles

#2 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: East Titus Road (-89.140929, 41.895822)
End: West Howard Street (-87.802809, 42.018948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $14.41
Round trip
$28.83
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $14.41 $28.83
Mid-grade $5.29 $16.35 $32.70
Premium $5.84 $18.04 $36.07
Diesel $6.57 $20.30 $40.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Flagg and Niles. The current time is 14:16:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.